New Jersey doctors charged with bribery for referring patients

Dec 14, 2011

New Jersey doctors charged with bribery for referring patients

Posted By
Brickfield & Donahue

Doctors try their best to provide patients with all the best care. Sometimes
giving them the best care means referring the patient to another physician
or clinic who is better equipped or more knowledgeable about their unique
diagnosis. Most doctors care deeply for their patients and want to see
them get better as soon as possible.

After caring for patients for years, 13 doctors and one nurse practitioner
in New Jersey were arrested for alleged bribery. The federal authorities
are accusing the health care workers of accepting money for referring
patients to specific testing centers. The investigation is still ongoing
and the amount of money they allegedly accepted is not yet known. Officials
are not saying what prompted the investigation.

Targeting high profile members of the community such as doctors, who rely
on medical licenses to do their job, can be a way government officials
try to set an example for others in the community on the consequences
of certain actions. Not only can a conviction of such charges damage reputations
but it can ruin a medical professional's career.

Sadly, because of the severity of allegations such as bribery, news outlets
are often quick to pick up the story and government officials are quick
to accuse suspects and tarnish their name before they can receive a fair
trial. The publicity can have repercussions to someone's professional
life even if they are innocent. Seeking help from an experienced defense
attorney can help minimize damage to your reputation and make sure your
rights are preserved.

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